Well, I saw the new Indiana Jones movie last night, so I know that the Mayans are descended from space aliens.posted by goethean at 12:59 PM on July 24, 2008

Man, Kattullus. You're really on fire. Thanks for the string of spectacular posts.posted by ibmcginty at 2:18 PM on July 24, 2008

Well, I saw the new Indiana Jones movie last night, so I know that the Mayans are descended from space aliens.

Sorry for any derailment, but did I miss something about that movie (I did watch a vid capture online because I don't like going to the movie theaters) or did they have Mayans in Peru? Because I'm no expert, but I don't think the Maya made it that far south into Inca country.posted by Burhanistan at 2:36 PM on July 24, 2008

Burhanistan: no, they only stretched as far as modern Honduras & el Salvador. Nowhere south of the Panama isthmus. I'd have to dig up my histories, but I'm not sure they even had any contact with or awareness of the Inca civilisations.posted by UbuRoivas at 3:43 PM on July 24, 2008

also, agreed - an amazing output of great posts, Kattullus. thanks!posted by UbuRoivas at 3:44 PM on July 24, 2008

Burhanistan: yes, the movie incorrectly had Mayas in Peru, in Iquitos in fact.posted by goethean at 9:14 AM on July 25, 2008

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